Advantage of nitrogen
The primary benefit of nitrogen-filled tyres is reduced tyre pressure and cooling. While normal air contains 78% nitrogen, filling a tyre with only nitrogen aids in pressure retention because its molecules are larger and move slower than compressed air. As a result, nitrogen cannot escape from tyres as quickly as air, allowing them to maintain optimal pressure for longer.
“Nitrogen keeps the tyres in good shape,” says Tupkeshwar Uppal, global head for a well-known tyre company. Customers may be put off by the price, as air is free but nitrogen is not.”
USE NITROGEN IN YOUR TYRES PROPERLY.
- To fill car tyres with nitrogen, they must first be completely deflated and then inflated with nitrogen.
- It costs approximately Rs 25 per tyre and should be topped up once or twice a month. Some pumps provide free nitrogen if you fill your tank.
- If necessary, you can mix air and nitrogen – top up the nitrogen with air if there are no nitrogen kiosks nearby and the pressure is low.
PROS AND CONS OF FILLING NITROGEN
- Because nitrogen is cool, the tyres will not overheat, even when driving long distances.
- Because there is less leakage than with air, the tyres last longer and the car handles better.
- Temperature affects tyre pressure. However, with nitrogen, it remains relatively constant.
- It also aids in fuel economy.
- Filling nitrogen costs money because most places charge per tyre.
- Tyres must be deflated the first time nitrogen is filled, which can be time-consuming.
- Because it is not available everywhere, you may be forced to mix it with air if the low in pressure.
